Patents by Inventor Richard Byrne

Richard Byrne has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240350716
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) system using gravity to deliver fluid from one or more source dialysate bags to the patient as the destination. The present disclosure further relates to a quick release mechanism useful in the assembly and disassembly of components, including a heater unit and a control unit of a peritoneal dialysis system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Steve J. Lindo, Cameron Eckert, Emily Byrne, Richard Pendergraft, Jacob Henderson
  • Publication number: 20240342353
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) system using gravity to deliver fluid from one or more source dialysate bags to the patient as the destination. The present disclosure further relates to a drain container arrangement for receiving and storing spent dialysis effluent from a patient, wherein the drain containers include self-opening valves activated when the containers are arranged together, and the valves are self-sealing when the containers are disconnected from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Steve J. Lindo, Cameron Eckert, Emily Byrne, Erika Mallery, Richard Pendergraft, Jacob Henderson, Timothy Willis
  • Patent number: 12096967
    Abstract: A vapor delivery device is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the vapor delivery device is that it can apply condensable vapor energy to tissue, such as a prostrate, to shrink, damage, denaturate tissues of the prostate. The vapor delivery device can include a handle portion and a cartridge portion. The cartridge portion can be configured to be inserted into a lumen of the handle portion to align and position a vapor coil of the cartridge portion within a RF coil of the handle portion. Methods associated with use of the energy delivery probe are also covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, Roger Noel Hastings, Mark Schrom, Steven Carlson, Matthew Byrne, Karliam C. Woo, Eric Jerke, Richard Charles Kravik
  • Publication number: 20240279650
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions that comprise engineered polynucleotides, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, methods of making the same, and methods of treatment comprising the compositions that comprise the engineered polynucleotides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: David HUSS, Prashant MALI, Anupama LAKSHMANAN, Christopher NYE, Yiannis SAVVA, Liana STEIN, Richard SULLIVAN, Rafael PONCE, Susan BYRNE
  • Patent number: 12036346
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) system using gravity to deliver fluid from one or more source dialysate bags to the patient as the destination. The present disclosure further relates to a load cell protection assembly that prevents the load cells associated with the delivery of fluid in the system from experiencing an overload condition in either the down direction or the up direction, while maximizing safety and efficiency of the system while minimizing excess cost and complexity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Simergent LLC
    Inventors: Steve J. Lindo, Cameron Eckert, Emily Byrne, Erika Mallery, Richard Pendergraft, Jacob Henderson
  • Patent number: 12006169
    Abstract: A conveyor system comprising a conveyor and a conveyor weighing apparatus. The conveyor weighing apparatus has a load determination device for determining the load exerted the conveyor on a conveyor support. The conveyor weighing apparatus may have measurement devices for measuring the angle and speed of the conveyor. The load determination device determines the load exerted by the at least section of conveyor in both laden and unladen states, and the results are combined with the speed and angle measurements, and with known system constants, to calculate the weight of material being conveyed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: TEREX GB LIMITED
    Inventors: Richard Byrne, Lee Johnston, Barry McMenamin, David Gibson
  • Patent number: 11860683
    Abstract: Disclosed subject matter benchmarks and aligns content with target audiences. A user may provide content to a language intelligence platform. Scores are then generated by analyzing the content based on values-specific dictionaries, which reflect values of targeted audiences. Based on a comparison between a generated score and a benchmark values score for the target audience, appropriate action may be taken. Disclosed teachings support multiple layers of comparisons and score calculations including comparisons and scoring of all text, segments of text, and specific phrases to achieve a more comprehensive analysis. Embodiments may determine whether headers or other sections that may garner more attention, are aligned with a benchmark.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Pluralytics, Inc.
    Inventors: Alisa Miller, Richard Byrne, Morteza Shahriari Nia
  • Patent number: 11261032
    Abstract: A material processing apparatus comprises a material processing machine pivotably coupled to a base by a pivot joint that allows pivoting movement of the material processing machine about a pivot axis that is perpendicular to a ground surface. The pivot joint comprises an upper joint part coupled to the material processing machine, and a lower joint part coupled to the base, the upper and lower parts being coupled together by a spindle that defines said pivot axis and about which the upper joint part is rotatable with respect to the lower part. The pivot joint includes a non-contact rotation sensor for detecting an angular position of the upper joint part with respect to a reference position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Inventors: Gerard Grindel, Richard Byrne
  • Publication number: 20220033203
    Abstract: A conveyor system comprising a conveyor and a conveyor weighing apparatus. The conveyor weighing apparatus has a load determination device for determining the load exerted the conveyor on a conveyor support. The conveyor weighing apparatus may have measurement devices for measuring the angle and speed of the conveyor. The load determination device determines the load exerted by the at least section of conveyor in both laden and unladen states, and the results are combined with the speed and angle measurements, and with known system constants, to calculate the weight of material being conveyed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Terex GB Limited
    Inventors: Richard Byrne, Lee Johnston, Barry McMenamin, David Gibson
  • Patent number: 11167941
    Abstract: A conveyor system comprising a conveyor and a conveyor weighing apparatus. The conveyor weighing apparatus has a load determination device for determining the load exerted the conveyor on a conveyor support. The conveyor weighing apparatus may have measurement devices for measuring the angle and speed of the conveyor. The load determination device determines the load exerted by the at least section of conveyor in both laden and unladen states, and the results are combined with the speed and angle measurements, and with known system constants, to calculate the weight of material being conveyed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Terex GB Limited
    Inventors: Richard Byrne, Lee Johnston, Barry McMenamin, David Gibson
  • Publication number: 20200346873
    Abstract: A material processing apparatus comprises a material processing machine pivotably coupled to a base by a pivot joint that allows pivoting movement of the material processing machine about a pivot axis that is perpendicular to a ground surface. The pivot joint comprises an upper joint part coupled to the material processing machine, and a lower joint part coupled to the base, the upper and lower parts being coupled together by a spindle that defines said pivot axis and about which the upper joint part is rotatable with respect to the lower part. The pivot joint includes a non-contact rotation sensor for detecting an angular position of the upper joint part with respect to a reference position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Gerard Grindel, Richard Byrne
  • Patent number: 10751726
    Abstract: A material processing device has a rotor coupled to a rotatable shaft, and a rotor control system. The rotor control system comprises a rotor control mechanism with a first engagement member that is engagable with a second engagement member coupled to the shaft. The rotor control mechanism is operable into and out of an engaged state in which the first and second engagement members are engaged with one another. In the engaged state, the rotor control mechanism is operable in a locking mode in which the first engagement member is fixed in position to prevent rotation of the shaft, or in a rotation mode in which the first engagement member is movable to rotate the shaft. The material processing device may be a crusher, a shredder or a milling machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Terex GB Limited
    Inventors: Lee Johnston, Richard Byrne
  • Patent number: 10737886
    Abstract: A conveyor apparatus with a chassis having first and second chassis parts that pivot relative to one another to allow an intermediate section of the chassis to be raised or lowered. This allows the height of the conveyor apparatus to be reduced for transport. When the conveyor is out of its deployed state, the conveyor is foldable and movable with respect to the chassis in a longitudinal direction. This allows the length of the conveyor apparatus to be reduced for transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Inventors: Gerard Grindel, Richard Byrne
  • Publication number: 20190389666
    Abstract: A conveyor apparatus with a chassis having first and second chassis parts that pivot relative to one another to allow an intermediate section of the chassis to be raised or lowered. This allows the height of the conveyor apparatus to be reduced for transport. When the conveyor is out of its deployed state, the conveyor is foldable and movable with respect to the chassis in a longitudinal direction. This allows the length of the conveyor apparatus to be reduced for transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Gerard Grindel, Richard Byrne
  • Publication number: 20190263604
    Abstract: A conveyor system comprising a conveyor and a conveyor weighing apparatus. The conveyor weighing apparatus has a load determination device for determining the load exerted the conveyor on a conveyor support. The conveyor weighing apparatus may have measurement devices for measuring the angle and speed of the conveyor. The load determination device determines the load exerted by the at least section of conveyor in both laden and unladen states, and the results are combined with the speed and angle measurements, and with known system constants, to calculate the weight of material being conveyed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Richard Byrne, Lee Johnston, Barry McMenamin, David Gibson
  • Patent number: 10314730
    Abstract: A foot abduction brace is disclosed herein. The foot abduction brace can include a crossbar having a planar bottom end. The foot abduction brace can also include a first end disposed on one side of the crossbar. The foot abduction brace can further include a first locking hub removably coupled to the first end in a first position of a plurality of positions, where the first locking hub is disposed in the first keyhole and includes a first coupling feature disposed at a top end of the first locking hub. The foot abduction brace can also include a first footplate having a first complementary coupling feature that removably couples to the first coupling feature of the first locking hub. The foot abduction brace can further include a first foot restraint mechanically coupled to the first footplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior University, C/O Ms. Katharine Ku, Director Office Of Technology Licensing
    Inventors: Ian Connolly, Jeffrey Yang, Francesca Colloredo-Mansfeld, Brian C. Donnelly, Robert G. Kopp, William J. Phillips, Michael R. Vogler, Richard Byrne, Mark Vasquez, Michael Andrew Ahdoot, Kathryn Ann Jaxheimer
  • Patent number: 10002521
    Abstract: A Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) surveillance system (7) is equipped with an adjustable alarm threshold that suppresses nuisance alarms if liquid level variations in FPSO crude oil and/or other liquid storage tanks (6) monitored by the system do not exceed estimated oscillating liquid level variations due to oscillating motions of the FPSO unit (1) during severe weather conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: SHELL OIL COMPANY
    Inventors: Olumuyiwa Johnson Sanya, William Richard Byrne
  • Patent number: 9809971
    Abstract: An architectural building block including a generally triangular block having an outer wall, an inner wall disposed in substantially parallel configuration with respect to the outer wall and three side walls, each adjoining the outer wall and the inner wall. One of the side walls includes dual inverse mirror planes and each of the other two of which includes a single inverse mirror plane. At least one the side walls is configured to be positionable so as to mate with a side wall of an abuttingly disposed block, whereby curved structures may be constructed from a plurality of such blocks to form a dihedral angle between each set of two blocks. In one embodiment, the inner wall further includes at least one depression disposed on the inner wall of the block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Spherical Block LLC
    Inventors: Peter Andrew Roberts, Wanrui He, Nolan Andrew Jessop, Sanket T. Patel, Alexander Karl Wessner, Nicholas Stephen Roberts, Patrick Richard Byrne, Pavel Boyuk, Martin Monk
  • Publication number: 20170256159
    Abstract: A Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) surveillance system (7) is equipped with an adjustable alarm threshold that suppresses nuisance alarms if liquid level variations in FPSO crude oil and/or other liquid storage tanks (6) monitored by the system do not exceed estimated oscillating liquid level variations due to oscillating motions of the FPSO unit (1) during severe weather conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Olumuyiwa Johnson SANYA, William Richard BYRNE
  • Publication number: 20170247874
    Abstract: An architectural building block including a generally triangular block having an outer wall, an inner wall disposed in substantially parallel configuration with respect to the outer wall and three side walls, each adjoining the outer wall and the inner wall. One of the side walls includes dual inverse mirror planes and each of the other two of which includes a single inverse mirror plane. At least one the side walls is configured to be positionable so as to mate with a side wall of an abuttingly disposed block, whereby curved structures may be constructed from a plurality of such blocks to form a dihedral angle between each set of two blocks. In one embodiment, the inner wall further includes at least one depression disposed on the inner wall of the block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Peter Andrew Roberts, Wanrui He, Nolan Andrew Jessop, Sanket T. Patel, Alexander Karl Wessner, Nicholas Stephen Roberts, Patrick Richard Byrne, Pavel Boyuk, Martin Monk